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Toronto: 14th in Canada for Apartment Rental Interest | Get Your Mortgage for a LilLez!
Toronto's rental market is heating up, jumping six spots to 14th in renter interest nationwide. With a renter interest score of 64.2, Toronto surpasses Guelph, Hamilton, and Kitchener in Ontario rankings.
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Toronto Condos: Buyer Trends Shift Sharply | Get Your Mortgage for a LilLez!
Condo sales surged in Toronto: Condos make up 60% of transactions in Toronto, contrasting with 25% across Ontario.Toronto’s market differs from the province: Condo sales in Toronto rose 20%, while other property types saw only a 4% increase.
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Happy Mother’s Day | Get Your Mortgage for a LilLez!
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The origins of commemorating motherhood dates back to the Ancient Greeks, where in spring festival, they celebrated the goddess Rhea, considered the Mother of the Gods. Anna Jarvis’s lobbying…
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How Will Canada Respond to Rising Tariffs? | Get Your Mortgage for a LilLez!
US tariffs on Canada: A 25% tariff on most imports and 10% on energy products took effect March 5, 2025. BoC response: Predicted interest rate cuts to 2% by July 2025 could lower mortgage costs and boost housing demand
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Which Toronto Districts Are Truly the Best? | Get Your Mortgage for a LilLez!
Danforth: Family-friendly with good schools, parks, and easy transit access. Average house price: $1.3M North Riverdale: Safe with ranked schools and scenic green spaces. Average house price: $1.5M
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New report finds Ontarians paying more in taxes under Ford government
A report from the Fraser Institute reveals that the provincial tax burden per Ontario resident, adjusted for inflation, is now higher than during the previous Liberal government. Tax revenue has steadily increased, rising from 12.1% of GDP in 2017/18 to a projected 13.4% in 2025. The per-person tax burden increased from $8,736 to $9,307, with…
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Summer Sales: A Win-Win for All | Get Your Mortgage for a LilLez!
Late spring and early summer offer the best opportunities for sellers to maximize home sale prices. Buyer demand peaks before summer vacations and the school year, creating more competition for homes.
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Tax Changes Slow Luxury Home Sales | Get Your Mortgage for a LilLez!
High-end sales remain steady, but buyers hesitate due to uncertainty and new tax policies. Foreign buyers’ ban limits demand, pushing wealthy investors toward U.S. cities like New York and Chicago.
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Strategies for a Stable and Resilient Financial Future | Get Your Mortgage for a LilLez!
Financial experts help people navigate economic uncertainty through strategic planning and informed decision-making.Proper cash flow management, including separate accounts for expenses, is essential for business stability.
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Ontario government should finally reduce tax burden in upcoming budget
Since Premier Doug Ford took office in 2018, expectations for tax reductions in Ontario have not materialized. Instead, the provincial tax burden has increased, with tax revenue rising from 12.1% of GDP in 2017/18 to a projected 13.4% in 2024/25. Ford has not fulfilled promises to lower personal and business income tax rates. A recent…
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